Scallop Saute
Elevate your seafood game with this quick and elegant Scallop Sauté recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. Featuring tender, golden-brown sea scallops cooked to perfection, this dish is complemented by a rich garlic-lemon butter sauce that’s bursting with fresh flavor. A touch of olive oil ensures a crisp sear, while freshly squeezed lemon juice and red pepper flakes (optional) offer a bright and zesty kick. Garnished with aromatic parsley, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or sautéed vegetables. Ideal for seafood lovers, this easy scallop recipe is sure to impress with its restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen. Keywords: scallop sauté recipe, garlic lemon butter scallops, quick seafood recipes, easy scallop dinner, fresh parsley garnish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help them brown nicely when sautéed.
Season the scallops on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the pan is hot but not smoking.
Place the scallops in the skillet in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on one side without disturbing until they develop a golden crust.
Flip the scallops using tongs or a spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side, until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but be careful not to burn it.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the skillet and stir, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
If using red pepper flakes, stir those in now for a touch of heat (optional).
Return the cooked scallops to the skillet and spoon the garlic-lemon butter sauce over them. Cook for an additional 1 minute to warm through, then remove the skillet from the heat.
Garnish the scallops with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Pair with rice, pasta, or a side of sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
963 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 279 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 5398 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 94.6 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1623 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
